Hasselblad Flextight 848 Manual - User Guide & Instructions (English)
Summary
The Imacon Flextight 848 is a professional high-capacity scanner designed for digital archiving of originals, transparencies, and negatives. This comprehensive user guide provides detailed instructions necessary to operate and maintain your powerful scanning equipment. It covers everything from system requirements (Mac/PC) and physical installation procedures (FireWire/SCSI) to advanced calibration techniques and daily operational tips. Perfect for professional photo labs or archivists requiring reliable, high-resolution commercial scanning performance.
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User's Guide Imacon Flextight
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User's Guide Imacon Flextight
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Imacon A/S. All rights reserved. Imacon Flextight User's Guide, Part No 70030013, revision B. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notic...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Hardware Reference Flextight Warnings and Restrictions System Requirements IBM PC-Compatibles Macintosh Panel Panel Connectors Cut-Away View Setting up the Scanner ...
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Table of Contents User's Guide Flextight
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Hardware Reference Flextight Hardware Reference Flextight This manual provides important information about using your Flextight scanner. Topics include: Important warnings and restrictions System requ...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Warnings and Restrictions Warnings and Restrictions Read all of the included documentation before attempting to install and use the scanner. Do not touch the originals and...
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Hardware Reference Flextight System Requirements System Requirements IBM PC-Compatibles Minimum MHz processor. Windows 95/98, NT4, 2000, ME or XP. Windows 98, 2000, ME or XP is required for scanning t...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Panel Panel Figure 1: panel features of Flextight Feed Table: must be in lower position for normal scanning. When scanner is not in use you can turn it to upright position...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Panel Connectors Panel Connectors Figure 2: panel features of Flextight Power Cable Socket: plug the power cable into this socket. SCSI Port: plug SCSI cable here and conn...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Cut-Away View Cut-Away View FLEXTIGHT ORIGINAL HOLDER PATENT PENDING Figure 3: Cut-away view of Flextight CCD Housing: this movable platform contains the light sensor and ...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Setting up the Scanner Setting up the Scanner Environmental Requirements Set up the scanner in location that fulfils the following requirements: Keep the scanner away from...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Setting up the Scanner Installation Procedure, Fire Wire Interface 1. Place the scanner on table near your computer with the facing away from you. Make sure that the locat...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Setting up the Scanner IMPORTANT: The scanner must always be connected as the last device in SCSI-chain as the scanner's SCSI interface has an internal active terminator. ...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Operating Instructions CLOSED HORIZONTAL NORMAL FLEXTIGHT ORIGINAL HOLDER PATENT PENDING Figure 6: Operating the Flextight scanner User's Guide Flextight
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Hardware Reference Flextight Operating Instructions Operating Instructions (See Figure opposite). 1. It is assumed that the scanner and Flex Color software have been properly installed. 2. IMPORTANT: ...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Operating Instructions CLOSED HORIZONTAL NORMAL FLEXTIGHT ORIGINAL HOLDER PATENT PENDING Figure 6: Operating the Flextight scanner User's Guide Flextight
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Hardware Reference Flextight Operating Instructions ...continued NOTE! Each original holder has it's own unique identification code (a combination of small rectangular holes at the holder's leading ed...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Operating Instructions ...continued 10. Lay the layer of the holder down flat over the original. For transparency holders, the layer is magnetic, which will hold the origi...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Resolutions Resolutions True Resolutions The table below shows the max. resolutions (in dpi) available with each of the original holders when scanning in True Resolutions ...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Calibrating the Scanner Calibrating the Scanner The scanner requires two types of calibration: Focus calibration adjusts the positioning of the scanners optics for each zo...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Calibrating the Scanner Focus Calibration The Flextight scanner uses an adjustable zoom and focus mechanism to optimize its scanning resolution for each of the original fo...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Calibrating the Scanner White Calibration for Reflectives The Flextight scanner uses white reference to make sure that all elements in the scanners CCD react consistently ...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Calibrating the Scanner Align the edge of the calibration sheet with the dotted line near the of the original holder Align the side edges of the calibration sheet with the...
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Hardware Reference Flextight The Light Tubes PULL OUT PRESS PRESS PULL OUT Figure 9: Replacing the Light Tubes User's Guide Flextight
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Hardware Reference Flextight The Light Tubes The Light Tubes General The Flextight contains two light tubes: one for illuminating reflective originals from above, the other for shining light through t...
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Hardware Reference Flextight The Light Tubes PULL OUT PRESS PRESS PULL OUT Figure 9: Replacing the Light Tubes User's Guide Flextight
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Hardware Reference Flextight Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner ...continued 8. Remove the defective tube: Press the flaps backwards to release the tube. Pull the tube gently out of the hold...
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Hardware Reference Flextight Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Power Connector: VDC 60W Power Consumption Max. during operation Power Requirements 100-240V AC, 1.3A, 50-60Hz Interface ...
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Hardware Reference Flextight FCC Notice FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class digital device, pursuant to Part of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi...
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Hardware Reference Flextight CE Declaration of conformity CE Declaration of conformity User's Guide Flextight
Manual Details
| Brand | Hasselblad |
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| Pages | 30 |
| File Size | 816.75 KB |
| Published | May 21, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What must I do before servicing or opening the scanner unit?
You must disconnect the power supply from the mains; simply pressing the on/off button is not sufficient.
What specific system requirement is needed for CMYK color management support?
For IBM PC-Compatibles, Windows 98, 2000, ME, or XP is required to scan to CMYK. For Macintoshes, Mac OS 9.0 or higher is the minimum.
How should I position the Feed Table during use and when it’s not in use?
It must be in a lower position for normal scanning; otherwise, you can turn it upright to protect it from dust.
What dimensions of originals and reflectives are supported?
It accepts originals from 35mm to 4x5 inches, and reflectives up to area (220 x 310mm).
Before using the scanner, what is the primary safety precaution I must follow?
Read all included documentation before attempting installation or use.